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impetuous

[/ɪmˈpɛtʃuəs/]
adjective
impetuoso
1. Acting or done quickly and without careful consideration; impulsive
His impetuous decision to quit his job surprised everyone.
Sua decisão impetuosa de deixar o emprego surpreendeu a todos.
2. Moving with great force or violence; rushing with intensity
The impetuous waves crashed against the rocks.
As ondas impetuosas batiam contra as rochas.
3. Characterized by sudden strong emotion or passion
She made an impetuous confession of her feelings.
Ela fez uma confissão impetuosa de seus sentimentos.
Synonyms
hastyrashimpulsiveprecipitateheadstrongpassionate
Antonyms
cautiousdeliberatethoughtfulcarefulmeasuredprudent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impetuoso
Most common usage across Brazil
Brazil
precipitado
Alternative term emphasizing rashness
Portugal
impetuoso
Standard European Portuguese usage
Portugal
arrebatado
More literary or formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

impetuous youth - juventude impetuosa
in an impetuous manner - de forma impetuosa
impetuous person - pessoa impetuosa/precipitada
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